Words Related to Media and Communication - TV and Radio
Here you will learn some English words related to TV and radio such as "receiver", "screen", and "antenna".
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receiver
[noun]
a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures
cable converter box
[noun]
a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels
wireless cable
[noun]
the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead
remote control
[noun]
a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance
screen
[noun]
the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed
tuner
[noun]
an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station
LDTV
[noun]
a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats
SDTV
[noun]
a television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV
HDTV
[noun]
a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television
UHDTV
[noun]
an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV
cathode-ray tube
[noun]
a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens
rear-projection television
[noun]
a type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs
home theater
[noun]
an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater
speaker
[noun]
equipment that converts electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.
flat-screen TV
[noun]
a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs
cable television
[noun]
the system of sending out television programs to subscribers, using wires under the ground
satellite television
[noun]
a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region
HDMI
[noun]
a digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices
coaxial cable
[noun]
a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference
component video cable
[noun]
a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels
composite video cable
[noun]
a single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs
S-Video cable
[noun]
a video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it
VGA cable
[noun]
a type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display
DVI cable
[noun]
a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format
DisplayPort
[noun]
a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions
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